Salted caramel peanut butter pretzel balls smothered in chocolate is a mouthful of goodness. I really don't have an artistic bone in my body, but I do think these little football shaped sweets are super cute. Toss one right into your mouth.
William was never the artsy type. This rare photo of William doing something artsy with best buddy Brian at cub scout camp is a gem. Luckily, (for me) he was required to take at least 2 art classes in high school. As a freshman football player he chose “dance for athletes” and ceramics. He chose well.
His ceramic pieces are so precious and give great insight into who he was. I am grateful to his teacher who allowed such expression in these beautiful tiles. Hunting, camp fires, the woods....he lived these scenes. Can you see him dancing around the camp fire?
Morning, noon and night. Winter, spring, summer and fall. The boy was creative and artistic and I suppose always longing to be in the woods rather than in school. A hunting he will go.
Wish I had understood that better back then and I wish I wasn't telling this story now.
Let's make these salted caramel peanut butter pretzels smothered in chocolate. With only 6 ingredients plus salt what's stopping you?
Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Ingredients
- crushed salted pretzels, any brand is fine
- powdered sugar
- salted caramel peanut butter spread: you can substitute 1 tablespoon of salted caramel topping and 3 tablespoons of peanut butter if you can't find the spread
- soft butter (salted or unsalted) for easy mixing
- chocolate melts or couverture, any flavor you like
- coconut oil helps keep the chocolate liquid a bit longer for dipping
Let me know if you try these Salted caramel peanut butter pretzel balls.
PrintChocolate Covered Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter Pretzel Balls
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 3 dozen 1x
Description
decorated like footballs these are perfect for a tailgate football game
Ingredients
½ cup crushed salted pretzels
¼ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup salted caramel peanut butter spread*
1-tablespoon soft butter
½ cup chocolate melts (Ghirardelli brand recommended)
½ tablespoon coconut oil
fleur de sel
Instructions
- Mix pretzels, powdered sugar, peanut butter spread and butter; chill.
- Shape into 1-inch round balls or footballs.
- In small bowl, in microwave, melt chocolate and coconut oil, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip balls to coat and place on wax paper to set.
- Sprinkle immediately with salt. Decorate with fondant laces, if making footballs.
Notes
*Use 1 tablespoon salted caramel topping plus 3 tablespoons peanut butter as a substitute for the spread
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: microwave
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate covered pretzels, caramel, salted, sweet treat, bon bon, football, game day
Maria Sardinas
Those tiles are beautiful....thank you for sharing a glimpse of his talents. Can't way yo make the PB & Pretzel balls
Lisa
Thank you Maria. I do love the colors and story they tell. Hope you like the pretzel balls.
Laurie
Thank you for these glimpses in to your family. I love you my friend!
Lisa
And thank you for your always loving comments
cookinformyboys
The tiles are remarkable, they seem to be the work of someone much older (old soul?). What a treasure.
Min
Agreed!
Lisa
Yes-he was an old soul with an adventurous and loving heart
Louis Matino (@LouMatino)
Love the tiles. You definitely weren't getting any drawings of flowers, lol.
Lisa
You got that right! 🙂
Min
He was definitely artistically talented, but his connection to nature, flora and fauna, that is life, probably enabled him to do well in and have insight in all that he applied himself to do, for it came from a very deep well of heart and love...
Lisa
I could have used your teaching expertise when he was in high school, Min. When he loved a subject he went full throttle and did it to the best of his ability, but if he didn't like the subject---oh boy did we butt heads.
vcallaghan
Love the tiles...how nice that you have such a treasure.
Lisa
I just unpacked them last week and really marveled at the beauty of them...all over again. I treasure them more than ever
Bev Poulin
I absolutely love the tiles. I want to see them next time we are together. It took my breath away to see the picture of him with Brian. Thank you God for filling their lives with so many smiles.
Lisa
Those two boys did have a good time together always---even doing art work
Krista
I've been reading, but lacked the energy to comment for a while. As I sit here making wings and dip for the game, I looked at these tiles and just cried. It has been a long and difficult holiday season this year...Much more emotionally draining than our first Christmas without Aidan.
I think of my Aidan and Will and how such creative, talented and vital boys left pieces of themselves without ever knowing how much they would be treasured later.
Lisa
I know there is nothing I can say or do to ease your pain. I am glad this holiday is behind you now. It will never ever make sense, but to say I am better off to have had him for 23 years along with this pain than to have never had him at all
Ronna F
Lovely tiles, Lisa. Your Will was a remarkable young man and I know you treasure these. The recipe looks and sounds delish!
Lisa
Thanks Ronna. Yes, they are real treasures and I am glad I unpacked another box of his things. It has taken me awhile.
Carol
Of course those tiles were of camping and hunting and outdoors. So "William". Loved seeing them, a treasure for sure. (Especially the "boy dancing around the campfire", that one's my favorite 🙂
Lisa
Happy he never burned down the local woods
Tracy
The tiles are so William!
These sound like a hit for sure.
Lisa
Little pieces of him I will always treasure. Easy recipe to make with the kids.
Cathy
Priceless is a precious tangible object that you can see what he created and hold what was in his heart...filled with Peace and Hope...
Lisa
priceless, indeed <3
jerseygirlcooks
Love the treats and the tiles! I understand the not admitting to be artistic thing....same with my son as art is something his sister does...lol. Such treasures and I am glad you have them as well as so many beautiful photos.
Lisa
I don't know if school still requires classes like art and music...hope it hasn't gone the way of home economics. We all benefit when we explore different sides of ourselves
kathybruton2
Such beautiful art..
Just recently I found this..perhaps you've seen it:
"Grief never ends...but it changes.
It's a passage, not a place to stay.
Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith...
It is the price of love."
Wishing you a new year filled with hope, peace & strength.
Lisa
Thank you for sharing and for the good wishes.
Betsy
Will's tiles are beautiful! ...I love that they represent what he loved about life. What a gift!
We don't follow football either....but I would eat those treats anytime!!!
Lisa
Yes. Super grateful to have them.